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02-20-2009, 12:55 PM
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Life is a Journey
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A new game for Charlotte
Okay. I want to create a new game. And here's the reason.
Many of us are in a sad (and stressful) place these days, b/c of job loss and financial concerns . . . and those of us lucky enuff to still have our jobs, we can't help but worry - will we be next? It is a heavy psychological burden to be carrying around and I believe it is being felt all over our city. It seems to be all we talk about w/ friends and family!
So I thought of a game I would like to create, and "play it" with my friends. Would you help me? Maybe you would like to play this game, too.
I was thinking of a particular friend who was having a down day, and I would like to go "kidnap" her and tell her I am taking her someplace, but not tell her WHERE.
What I would like to ask from you, dear forum members, are ideas for places where one could take a friend . . . for a change of scenery.
For example . . . we can always think of places to go eat. And that is a great thing to do! But I was thinking of places that offer other things to do, not just eat. Like - Carolina Raptor Center. Or the Hezekiah Alexander homestead. Or . . . an historical spot, like the McIntyre Historic Site, where a Revolutionary battle was fought.
Or a greenhouse. Or a place where one can make pottery. Or jewelry.
Or a neat antiques/junque shop.
I need suggestions for my "kidnapped in Charlotte" game. Any ideas? Great places to take some photos? Or have a picnic? Or take a nice long walk? Sit by a lake and feed some ducks?
Can you help me out?
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02-20-2009, 01:07 PM
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sounds like fun....
Let's see, you could visit...
* Daniel Stowe Gardens
* go to Mooresville and take ride on the Catawba Queen and maybe have lunch
*DH and I enjoy riding out to T-bones on Lake Wylie people/boat watching
just a few ideas, I will keep thinking on it.
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02-20-2009, 01:12 PM
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Oh yes, Daniel Stowe. I am gonna take my momma there as soon as she feels like a day out! And having lunch on Catawba Queen - another relaxing idea. Did that this past August and really did enjoy it.
Haven't been to T-Bones. Gonna check that out!
Great ideas - keep 'em coming! Thank you, Kitty!
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02-20-2009, 01:13 PM
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Winterplace......Linville Gorge.....Benjamins at the beach.... this is making me feel grounded...
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02-20-2009, 01:15 PM
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if you feel like a short but FUN little road trip, there is always Lake Lure.
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02-20-2009, 01:17 PM
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You're gonna love my nuts
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If I played that game, authorities would probably start looking at the bottom of Lake Norman after a few days....
It was a joke...no wisecracks from any of you. 
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02-20-2009, 01:18 PM
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For something close to home, try the pond behind the Arboretum. It's usually quiet and there are always birds to watch by the fountain.
Dish it Out is a cute pottery-painting place...there's at least one location. The one I know of is in Stonecrest.
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02-20-2009, 01:20 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BrianH1970
If I played that game, authorities would probably start looking at the bottom of Lake Norman after a few days....
It was a joke...no wisecracks from any of you. 
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 will just sit here quietly
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02-20-2009, 01:24 PM
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You're gonna love my nuts
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Chromekitty
 will just sit here quietly
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Come on...let's go out for a ride. 
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02-20-2009, 01:30 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BrianH1970
Come on...let's go out for a ride. 
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as long as I drive 
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